դաղձ
daġj
The English word 'mint' can be translated into Armenian as դաղձ (daġj) or անանուխ.
Meaning: plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Armenian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| դաղձ | daġj | |
| անանուխ | ananux | /ɑnɑˈnuχ/ (Eastern Armenian) /ɑnɑˈnuχ/ (Western Armenian) |
Both words refer to the plant known as mint.
How do you pronounce it?
daġj
Did you know?
- In Armenian culinary culture, mint is often paired with yogurt to create a refreshing sauce for grilled meats, a combination common across the Caucasus.
- Unlike English, where 'mint' also refers to where money is made, the Armenian words անանուխ and դաղձ refer exclusively to the plant.
- Armenians use mint as a key aromatic ingredient in 'zhingyalov hats', a traditional flatbread from Artsakh filled with various wild greens.
Examples in context
- Ես սիրում եմ դաղձի թեյ:Yes sirum yem daghdzhi tey:I love mint tea.
- Այստեղ շատ դաղձ կա:Aystegh shat daghdz ka:There is a lot of mint here.
Example conversation
Aram and Lilian are in the garden.
- Արամ AramԼիլիան, սա դաղձի թխտատեղ է:Lilian, sa daghtsi tkhtategh e:Lilian, this is a mint patch.
- Լիլիան LilianԱրամ, կարո՞ղ եմ մի քիչ կտրել:Aram, karogh em mi kich ktrel:Aram, may I cut a little bit?
- Արամ AramԱյո, դաղձը շատ թարմ է:Ayo, daghtyy shat tarm e:Yes, the mint is very fresh.
- Լիլիան LilianՇնորհակալություն, ես թեյ կպատրաստեմ:Shnorhakalutyun, yes tey kpatrastem:Thank you, I will make tea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mint” translations and entries անանուխ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
